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Back in Black is the fifth episode of Power Rangers Dino Thunder, concluding the five-episode beginning arc. This episode marks the first appearance of Tommy as the Black Dino Ranger, the first appearance of the Raptor Cycles, the Brachiozord, the Cephalazord, and the Thundersaurus Megazord Cephala Power Punch.

Synopsis[]

The Rangers rescue Tommy, who uses the power source Mesogog was trying to open to become the Black Dino Ranger. He calls on the Brachiozord and the Cephalazord to defeat Mesogog's latest monster.

Plot[]

The Dino Rangers go to rescue Tommy. To get them past the invisiportal's security wall, Hayley gives the Rangers Raptor Cycles to make it through the invisiportal.

Elsa and Zeltrax are onto them and get in their way. They bring a monster, the Pollinator, and Tyrannodrones to stop them from entering the portal. They fight their way past the army and make it through the portal safely.

The Rangers find Tommy on the ship and free him, but it won't be so easy to get out. Mesogog himself stands in the way and was about to punish them with a psionic brain-blast when his goons get in the way. The Rangers find Dr. Oliver and fight their way back to the portal and Tommy snags the stone.

Outside, Zeltrax blasts Tommy. He uses the stone to block, but seemingly is destroyed. Moments later, he appears from nowhere. With the Black Dino Gem now in his possession, he has the power of invisibility. He inserts the gem into the Brachio Morpher, and uses it to morph into the Black Ranger.

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Tommy's return

Tommy fights Zeltrax, Conner fights Elsa and Ethan and Kira battle Pollinator. The Rangers form the Z-Rex Blaster and destroy the monster.

Meanwhile, the monster grows large with the help of Mesogog. With the Black Dino Gem activated, the Brachio Zord awakens. Hayley sends it with the other Dino Zords. The Cephala Zord also joins in the action, and destroys the monster by forming the Megazord's arm.

Back at Cyberspace, Tommy jokes about how he needs to purchase some black for his wardrobe.

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Errors[]

Back in Black Tommy morpher error

Tommy hasn't whipped out his Morpher yet.

  • During the battle at the beach, three barrages from Ethan's Thundermax Saber knocked down Pollinator. However, during the battle in Reefside, he was blasted in three barrages by Ethan and Kira but only cringed in pain.
  • The Brachio Morpher is already on Tommy's wrist despite him not having whipped it out yet.
  • When Tommy morphs, Connor, Kira, and Ethan are standing right next to him. However after the morphing sequence ends, the three are nowhere in sight, and the next shot has them running up to Tommy.

Notes[]

  • Tommy becomes the Black Dino Ranger in this episode.
  • This is the first appearance of the Black Dino Ranger powers, the Brachiozord, and the Cephalazord.
  • This episode marks the only appearance of the Thundersaurus Megazord Cephala Power Punch.
  • At the end of the episode, Tommy goes shopping because "there isn't enough black in his wardrobe." This is a joke on all Rangers wearing their colors even in civilian clothing.
  • The title of the episode is a reference to the AC/DC album and track "Back in Black".
  • It is revealed that Conner cannot swim.
  • This is the first episode to feature a Black Ranger since Wild Force's 2-part finale episode.
  • Hayley mentions to safely travel through an invisiportal, one must reach a speed of 536 mph upon entry or risk being destroyed.

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Power nav icon List of Power Rangers Dino Thunder episodes Icon-abaranger

1 & 2: Day of the Dino • 3: Wave Goodbye • 4: Legacy of Power • 5: Back in Black • 6: Diva in Distress • 7: Game On • 8: Golden Boy • 9: Beneath the Surface • 10: Ocean Alert • 11-13: White Thunder • 14: Truth and Consequences • 15: Leader of the Whack • 16: Burning at Both Ends • 17: The Missing Bone • 18: Bully for Ethan • 19: Lost & Found in Translation • 20: It's a Mad Mad Mackerel • 21: Copy That • 22: Triassic Triumph • 23: A Star Is Torn • 24: A Ranger Exclusive • 25: Tutenhawken's Curse • 26: Disappearing Act • 27: Fighting Spirit • 28: The Passion of Connor • 29: Isn't it Lava-ly • 30: Strange Relations • 31 & 32: Thunder Storm • 33: In Your Dreams • 34: Drawn into Danger • 35: House of Cards • 36: A Test of Trust • 37 & 38: Thunder Struck

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